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 Frank Bonanni and Stephen Ison

Connecting over business truths

PictureFRANK BONANNI AND STEPHEN ISON
There are certain truths to business no matter where you are.
Making connections, building relationships and earning trust are crucial for developing successful long-term ventures.

All of those qualities are evident when sitting down with Frank Bonanni, Senior Business Relationship Manager at Coastal Community Credit Union, and Stephen J. Ison, Principal at Liquid Capital West Coast Financing Corp.

Outside of Chamber mixers and mingles, the men don’t normally socialize. But they have done business together and have, over time, developed a rapport that could be mistaken for life-long friends.

“I trust Steve and I know he’s going to do a good job,” Bonanni says. “That’s key, having trust in who you’re going to give business to.”

Ison says his business depends on earning a reputation as someone who is dependable and reliable.

 “Our business depends on relationships. You become ‘the guy’ who does ‘that thing,’” he says. “If someone has met you at a mixer and shaken your hand, they know they’re not doing a deal with the devil.”

Speak to your Member Services Rep: members@victoriachamber.ca

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READ SHERRI AND MARK'S STORY HERE




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READ DARLENE AND SHAUN'S STORY HERE





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How did the Chamber help develop the boardroom skills of two prominent business people?

READ JOHN AND RAHIM'S STORY HERE





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A new generation of leaders sharing innovation and energy to inspire positive change.

READ JARED AND BRIANNA'S STORY HERE





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Want a surefire way to make lasting connections over breakfast?

READ CYNTHIA AND SHERRI'S STORY HERE





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Find out how certain business truths connected two members of the Chamber.

READ FRANK AND STEPHEN'S STORY HERE





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Neighbours with a long history and strong cultures learn how they can better help each other

READ CHRISTINA AND JASON'S STORY HERE




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The Chamber has helped connect generations of members in Greater Victoria.

READ MANDY AND AL'S STORY HERE




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  • Membership
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    • Signature Events >
      • Annual Auction
      • Business Awards
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      • Business Leaders Series
    • Event Calendar >
      • Chamber Events
      • Community Events
    • Event Photos 2023
    • Sponsorship
  • News & Advocacy
    • Weekly BizNews >
      • BizNews-articles
    • Advocacy / Wins for Business >
      • Advocacy Wins
      • Business Property Taxes
      • Advocacy Priorities
    • Chamber Chats
    • In the News >
      • Published Op-Eds
      • Media Releases
    • Non-market housing
    • Find and keep workers
    • Business Matters Magazine
    • COVID-19
  • About Us
    • Emerge >
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      • Emerge Mentorship
      • Emerge Connect
    • Staff Directory
    • Board & Governance >
      • Governors
      • By-Laws, Plans & Reports
      • Committees
    • Chamber History
    • Partners & Sponsors
    • About Victoria >
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    • Contact Us